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Congrats on being cancer free! My oncologist had me on a pretty close regime to what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111384/

Discussion: What Keytruda side effects did you have (after chemo)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

I am 56 and was diagnosed at stage 3 invasive her 2. I am 1 year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845900/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

Not at all.It was a new thing for me too I had LD(latissimus dorsi) flap surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801192/

Discussion: What precautions should I take after Skin sparing Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

My wife was diagnosed with a Malignant Phyllodes tumor and went thru a mastectomy since it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714193/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with Phyllodes tumor?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2022

Thank you for the info on decision making. I am 70 and considered a good candidate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649733/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2021

Hi my name is Allison and I was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170164/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2018

Hi all. I’m scheduled for surgery in January 2026. My drs are all at Mayo in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1405517/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2025

Hi,I'd strongly recommend a mastectomy.The fact that there is not one solid tumor,but several ones here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013881/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

Diagnosed with TNBC in 2021 - turned out to be QNBC. I had 4 cycles of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869858/

Discussion: TNBC: Pain in armpit, how do I ensure it's not cancer coming back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

I had a lumpectomy of a 4.2 cm ILC mass with a breast reduction/breast lift in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840620/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

Theilmann1- you asked about course of treatment. I was stage 2A with 2.4 cm tumor. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818346/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

Yes, I was able to raise my arm and to the side right away. I first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752101/

Discussion: What was your mobility after Mastectomy (and hygiene)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2022

I had Micro calcifications that had changed over 3 years. Stereotactic biopsy failed to locate them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211238/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2019

I had a double mastectomy with expanders in February 2016 followed by chemo. Due to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208252/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2018

@susan7656 Hi, It "s interesting to read your article. I had dense breasts, Also used collage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1465615/

Discussion: Collagen supplements and Breast Cancer: Is it safe?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2025

@peggrady I had the same diagnosis at about the same age. I wanted to go after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404265/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2025

Hello, I am Corey - new here. Almost done with 20 rounds of chemo - June...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328015/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2025

Have you had the oncotype DX test done? I never even heard of it until I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327899/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2025

I was 60 at the time. I had DCIS stage 0 grade 1 but a 7mm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1490850/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed DCIS Stage 0, Grade 2: Still reeling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 8:41am

Hi @holly33, You are going into surgery in excellent condition, I believe that helps. It will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232014/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2025

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